Newground up for top honour

Newground up for top honour

Newground have been shortlisted for a Red Rose Award for their fantastic work in the community.

The environmental and community regeneration specialists have been shortlisted in the Not-For-Profit category and will attend the ceremony in the Blackpool Winter Gardens on March 10.

Newground, a member of the Together Housing Group, have worked on projects such as the new castle-themed play area in Astley Park in Chorley and were successful with an application from the Heritage Lottery Fund for £1.3m to help in the £2m Rhyddings Park regeneration project but also on engagement projects across the territory.

In the past 12 months, Newground have:

Created 19 new apprenticeships

Supported 79 schools

Engaged with 41 community/resident groups

Supported 578 people to improve their physical wellbeing

Supported 3693 people to access green spaces

Supported 40 people to reduce household debt.

Mick Smith, Newground CIC’s Managing Director, said: “We were delighted to be shortlisted for the award, as it’s recognition for the fantastic work we’ve done over the past year.

“We’re making a huge difference to the people of Lancashire, as well as the physical environment, so we’re hoping to cap off a great year with an award.”